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24 alternatives to Afterthought Journal

A better way to capture your memories on iPhone

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Afterthought Journal launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Memory▲334

   Your private daily photo journal for iPhone

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2IV
   I've launched my iPhone journal app I've worked on for almost 2 years.▲139

   Hi everyone - I've been working on this automatic journal for a long time. It takes your photos, makes them look nice, and also journals the places you go just by having your phone in your pocket. Would love your feedback!

   2013 · hey.co · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Apple Journal▲259

   A new app from Apple to start journalling

   2023 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Once▲179

   Keep a journal like a real life book.

   2018 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   at8pm▲144

   Your honest journal

   8d ago · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Day One 2.0▲266

   Ground-up rewrite of the best journal for Mac and iPhone

   2016 · its alternatives →

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   Mosaic Journal▲93

   Take one photo a day - receive them in the post every month

   2023 · its alternatives →

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   Time Diary▲73

   Thinking, recording life

   2023 · its alternatives →

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   Memoly daily journal▲61

   Relive your best moments

   2023 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Five Minute Journal App▲202

    The simplest, most effective way to be happier every day

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Day One▲133

    A simple journal for iPhone, iPad and OSX.

    2013 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Daily Journal▲61

    Write beautiful memories

    2019 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    GratitudeBuddy▲188

    Daily gratitude journal app for mental wellbeing

    2024 · gratitudebuddy.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Jot▲235

    The no-fuss way to take notes

    2018 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Moments▲80

    Private Photo Diary for iPhone

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    momentory▲69

    Mindful journaling app for busy people with busy minds

    2022 · its alternatives →

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    Daily Journal▲105

    Journaling app where you can publish your thoughts online

    2020 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Diarly▲135

    A stunning refresh to help you write more, think clearer

    2025 · diarly.app · its alternatives →

19. 19
    The Little Moments▲69

    Capture the moments you'd like to remember

    2021 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Q365: Daily Journal▲78

    Collect memories and reflect on yourself

    2020 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Life Tracker▲141

    Digital journal of your activities right in your pocket

    2022 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    better mind▲109

    Daily habit-building and journal app for self-improvement

    2024 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    tinythoughts for Mobile▲123

    Minimalist sentence-a-day journaling app with daily prompts

    2020 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Moodnotes 2.0▲149

    Capture your mood and improve your thinking habits

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →